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product_id: 672926584
title: "9 Inch Kiritsuke Chef Knife, Japanese Hand Forged 9 Layers 10Cr15CoMoV High Carbon Steel Kitchen Knife, Professional Chef's Knife with Ergonomic Rosewood Handle"
brand: "hoshanho"
price: "¥22647"
currency: JPY
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reviews_count: 7
category: "Hoshanho"
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# Ergonomic natural rosewood handle 9-inch ultra-sharp blade 9 layers forged steel core 9 Inch Kiritsuke Chef Knife, Japanese Hand Forged 9 Layers 10Cr15CoMoV High Carbon Steel Kitchen Knife, Professional Chef's Knife with Ergonomic Rosewood Handle

**Brand:** hoshanho
**Price:** ¥22647
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🔪 Elevate your kitchen game with precision, power, and style!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** 9 Inch Kiritsuke Chef Knife, Japanese Hand Forged 9 Layers 10Cr15CoMoV High Carbon Steel Kitchen Knife, Professional Chef's Knife with Ergonomic Rosewood Handle by hoshanho
- **How much does it cost?** ¥22647 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.jp](https://www.desertcart.jp/products/672926584-9-inch-kiritsuke-chef-knife-japanese-hand-forged-9-layers)

## Best For

- hoshanho enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted hoshanho brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Stylish & Functional:** Hand-hammered texture and copper wire accents combine aesthetics with non-stick, easy maintenance.
- • **Ergonomic Rosewood Handle:** Octagonal natural rosewood grip designed for comfort and fatigue-free use, even in wet conditions.
- • **Durable 9-Layer Steel Core:** Forged 10Cr15CoMoV high carbon steel ensures long-lasting edge retention and flexibility.
- • **Versatile Kiritsuke Design:** Unique 9-inch blade with slight belly curve perfect for slicing, julienne, and rock chopping.
- • **Precision-Crafted Sharpness:** Hand-sanded 12-15° blade edge for razor-sharp slicing and dicing.

## Overview

The HOSHANHO 9 Inch Kiritsuke Chef Knife features a hand-forged 9-layer high carbon steel blade with a 10Cr15CoMoV core, delivering exceptional sharpness and durability. Its ergonomic rosewood handle offers a comfortable, secure grip designed for professional and home chefs alike. With a unique 9-inch blade optimized for versatile slicing, dicing, and chopping, this knife blends traditional Japanese craftsmanship with modern performance and style.

## Description

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Review: Don't Be Intimidated. This knife is for everyone! - I really like my Shun Santoku, so I wanted to try a Kirsituke chef knife next. It looked like it would be a versatile slicing knife. I then went online to read about this type of knife and was told differently. I was told that this is a specialty knife only good for certain things like slicing sushi and intricate vegetable work. I was also told that this type of knife is only used by the Head- master chef who specializes in Japanese cuisine. As if it's some type of dangerous weapon that you have to be specially trained for. That's when i started taking a closer look at this item from Hoshanho. This knife from what i could see looked like it had a slight curve on the belly instead of just a straight edge as with some other Kiritsuke knives. It was also a little longer than the more common 7 to 8-inch models you see. On top of that it was on sale for $37.99 so I figured why not. I'm happy to say that my instincts were right and what I read online about this being a non-versatile specialty knife wasn't true for me at all. This knife really is great for slicing and dicing meat and vegetables. Great for julienne cuts as well, but because of the slight curve on the belly you can also rock chop. Also, I think a 9-inch blade is the all-around perfect size for me. It's Good for larger items but also good for things like shallots and small peppers. Using this knife was a fun, interesting and refreshing experience for me. Although it's true that this knife excels at the down/ forward slicing movements, it's also good on the vertical side cuts and is not a bad rock chopper either. There's nothing that I can do with an 8-inch chef knife that I can't do with this. I would say a chef knife is a better rock chopper, but the Kiritsuke is better for slicing hands down. This Hoshanho blade is between a 12- and 15-degree angle making it very sharp. You are also getting good steel for what you are paying. I should also point out that I cook very little Asian cuisine. Mainly Mexican, American, Italian and some Indian.
Review: Excellent price v quality comparison - Below is my review for the HO series. The last knife I purchased is the kiritsuke. I am very impressed by the Hoshanho HO Series knifes. I bought and tried the first knife (a gyuto) a few weeks ago and I was very impressed by everything about the Hoshanho HO Series knife, so I expanded my collection and now I own the nakiri, santoku, deba and kiritsuke, all of which are the HO Series. All of these knives are made in a very consistent way, high means that the good things and the not so good things are present in all of them in extremely similar ways. The two main pros about them are the excellent price v quality balance and the sharpness. They are undeniably cheap knives when compared to any of those Japanese knifes such as Shun and even some other high end Chinese maker such as Cangshan. However, the quality of the knives is surprisingly high and very consistent as I mentioned before. They are relatively lightweight and fit very well in my hand. Really comfortable to use them. As all high carbon knives, they obviously require great care both when using it (prone to chipping if misused and to oxidation if not immediately cleaned, dried and - I do this one - very lightly oiled for storage until next use). Having said that, the sharpness right of the box is amazing and after several times I used them they have maintained the sharpness. It feels like all not-so-hard vegetables are like butter when I cut and slice them. I haven’t tried it with a pumpkin for example, so I can’t tell how they’ll handle the harder veggies. The only con I can think of is that the handle, although very comfortable and balances, is not perfect. The finishing touches are not excellent but, let’s be fair here, I knew it wouldn’t be perfect for this price. All in all, I’m an extremely happy customer, so much so that I started with the gyuto and rapidly expanded my collection to several other Hoshanho HO Series. I wished I was sponsored by them but I am not LOL. I also wished to buy the yanagiba/sashimi knife but as of now it is not available in my region. I do recommend this knife as long as the buyer keeps two things in mind: they require really good care and the finishing touches on the handle reflect the low price. All else is excellent.

## Features

- 【Peak Performance】Japanese kiritsuke knife is constructed with 8 layers of composite steel and a durable 10Cr15CoMoV steel core; Precise vacuum heat treatment and nitrogen cryogenic tempering ensures excellent hardness, flexibility and long-lasting performance
- 【Ultra Sharp Blade】The edge of chef knife is finely hand-sanded at 12-15 degrees on each side, making it useful for good edge strength while maintaining excellent sharpness; It is ideal for mincing, dicing, and slicing fruit, meat, sushi, and vegetables
- 【Ergonomic Design】Made of natural rosewood, octagonal handle is stable and safe in wet conditions, and will not crack or deform over time; Every curve and angle is ergonomically designed for a comfortable and ambidextrous hold; Minimize reduce fatigue, finger numbness
- 【Unique & Fashion Detail】2.5 mm thick, 9 inch long blade design is unique among other kitchen knives, unique hand-hammered texture makes it beautiful and non-stick, easy to clean and maintain; The two copper wires on the handle also add a sense of fashion
- 【Care Instruction】To maximize the performance and longevity of your Japanese chef knife, please do not cut bones or frozen foods, wash with water, no abrasive sponges, then rinse and dry completely; If any questions arise, please feel free to contact us

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B0DGFZ2CKW |
| Best Sellers Rank | #14,799 in Kitchen & Dining ( See Top 100 in Kitchen & Dining ) #54 in Chef's Knives |
| Blade Color | Grey |
| Blade Edge | Plain |
| Blade Length | 9 Inches |
| Blade Material | High Carbon Steel |
| Brand | HOSHANHO |
| Color | Gray |
| Construction Type | Forged |
| Customer Reviews | 4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars (603) |
| Date First Available | October 31, 2024 |
| Handle Material | Rosewood |
| Is Dishwasher Safe | No |
| Item Length | 14.5 Inches |
| Item Weight | 8.4 ounces |
| Item model number | 9 inch Kiritsuke Knife |
| Manufacturer | HOSHANHO |
| Material | High Carbon Steel |
| Size | 9" |
| UPC | 714757571279 |

## Product Details

- **Blade Edge:** Plain
- **Blade Material:** High Carbon Steel
- **Brand:** HOSHANHO
- **Color:** Gray
- **Handle Material:** Rosewood

## Images

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## Available Options

This product comes in different **Size** options.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Don't Be Intimidated. This knife is for everyone!
*by N***G on December 12, 2025*

I really like my Shun Santoku, so I wanted to try a Kirsituke chef knife next. It looked like it would be a versatile slicing knife. I then went online to read about this type of knife and was told differently. I was told that this is a specialty knife only good for certain things like slicing sushi and intricate vegetable work. I was also told that this type of knife is only used by the Head- master chef who specializes in Japanese cuisine. As if it's some type of dangerous weapon that you have to be specially trained for. That's when i started taking a closer look at this item from Hoshanho. This knife from what i could see looked like it had a slight curve on the belly instead of just a straight edge as with some other Kiritsuke knives. It was also a little longer than the more common 7 to 8-inch models you see. On top of that it was on sale for $37.99 so I figured why not. I'm happy to say that my instincts were right and what I read online about this being a non-versatile specialty knife wasn't true for me at all. This knife really is great for slicing and dicing meat and vegetables. Great for julienne cuts as well, but because of the slight curve on the belly you can also rock chop. Also, I think a 9-inch blade is the all-around perfect size for me. It's Good for larger items but also good for things like shallots and small peppers. Using this knife was a fun, interesting and refreshing experience for me. Although it's true that this knife excels at the down/ forward slicing movements, it's also good on the vertical side cuts and is not a bad rock chopper either. There's nothing that I can do with an 8-inch chef knife that I can't do with this. I would say a chef knife is a better rock chopper, but the Kiritsuke is better for slicing hands down. This Hoshanho blade is between a 12- and 15-degree angle making it very sharp. You are also getting good steel for what you are paying. I should also point out that I cook very little Asian cuisine. Mainly Mexican, American, Italian and some Indian.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent price v quality comparison
*by R***L on May 1, 2025*

Below is my review for the HO series. The last knife I purchased is the kiritsuke. I am very impressed by the Hoshanho HO Series knifes. I bought and tried the first knife (a gyuto) a few weeks ago and I was very impressed by everything about the Hoshanho HO Series knife, so I expanded my collection and now I own the nakiri, santoku, deba and kiritsuke, all of which are the HO Series. All of these knives are made in a very consistent way, high means that the good things and the not so good things are present in all of them in extremely similar ways. The two main pros about them are the excellent price v quality balance and the sharpness. They are undeniably cheap knives when compared to any of those Japanese knifes such as Shun and even some other high end Chinese maker such as Cangshan. However, the quality of the knives is surprisingly high and very consistent as I mentioned before. They are relatively lightweight and fit very well in my hand. Really comfortable to use them. As all high carbon knives, they obviously require great care both when using it (prone to chipping if misused and to oxidation if not immediately cleaned, dried and - I do this one - very lightly oiled for storage until next use). Having said that, the sharpness right of the box is amazing and after several times I used them they have maintained the sharpness. It feels like all not-so-hard vegetables are like butter when I cut and slice them. I haven’t tried it with a pumpkin for example, so I can’t tell how they’ll handle the harder veggies. The only con I can think of is that the handle, although very comfortable and balances, is not perfect. The finishing touches are not excellent but, let’s be fair here, I knew it wouldn’t be perfect for this price. All in all, I’m an extremely happy customer, so much so that I started with the gyuto and rapidly expanded my collection to several other Hoshanho HO Series. I wished I was sponsored by them but I am not LOL. I also wished to buy the yanagiba/sashimi knife but as of now it is not available in my region. I do recommend this knife as long as the buyer keeps two things in mind: they require really good care and the finishing touches on the handle reflect the low price. All else is excellent.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by A***I on February 2, 2026*

Excellent knives for their price

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